Scilla Lighthouse, Scilla

Name: Scilla Lighthouse
Address: Scilla, Italy

#1 among attractions in Scilla

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Scilla Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina. The lighthouse is settled on the seaward side terrace of the Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Tyrrhenian Sea. ()

Local name: Faro di Scilla Coordinates: 38°15'23"N, 15°42'52"E

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Scilla Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Punta del Faro, Lago di Ganzirri.

3.6 miW
Lighthouse
Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Messina
91 min walk • Capo Peloro Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta del Faro on the Strait of Messina, the most north-eastern promontory of Sicily, settled in the Province of Messina, the place closest to Calabria.
4.6 miSW
Lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
117 min walk • Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
3.5 miW
19th-century black and white lighthouse
Punta del Faro, Messina
90 min walk • Faro Point is the northeastern promontory of Sicily situated in Messina district at northeast of the city. The village is connected to the city center by two ATM bus lines: line 32 and shuttle line 1.
5.3 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lago di Ganzirri
136 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Sicily, Italy, Lago di Ganzirri is a serene coastal lake that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. Known for its clear waters and the lush vegetation that surrounds it, the lake is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by...
4.6 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Punta Pezzo, Reggio di Calabria
117 min walk • Punta Pezzo is a point in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is the closest point of Calabria to Sicily and is the northernmost point of the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, lying on the northern channel.
4.1 miW
Bridge
Strait of Messina Bridge
106 min walk • The Strait of Messina Bridge is a long-planned suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, that connects the cities of Messina’s Torre Faro and the port city of Villa San Giovanni in Calabria.
5.1 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
130 min walk • Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.
4.9 miSW
Town
Villa San Giovanni
126 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villa San Giovanni is the breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina, which separates the Italian mainland from the island of Sicily. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade, where they can admire the...
4.9 miE
Bridge
Sfalassà Viaduct
126 min walk • Sfalassà Viaduct is a 254-metre-high viaduct near Bagnara Calabra, Calabria, Italy. The bridge is located on Autostrada A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway and has a main span of 376 metres. It is the highest and longest span frame bridge in the world and as of 2019 it is among the 50 highest bridges of any type.
~1180 ftS
38°15'12"N • 15°42'57"E
St. Roch Church, Scilla
6 min walk • Scenic walking areas, Lookout, Scenic drives
~110 ftS
Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles
Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Scilla
1 min walk • The Ruffo Castle of Scilla, sometimes also known as the Ruffo Castle of Calabria, is an ancient fortification located on the Scillèo promontory, jutting out over the Strait of Messina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Scilla Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Scilla (1 min walk), Chianalea, Scilla (5 min walk), St. Roch Church, Scilla (6 min walk).